Director Quality & Food Safety
Our client, a global food & beverage manufacturer, is hiring a Director of Quality & Food Safety to lead one of the largest single-site plants in their U.S. network: 700+ employees, 14 production lines, dairy & aseptic beverage production in the Harrisonburg, VA area.
About the Role
Own Quality & Food Safety strategy, compliance, and food safety culture for a flagship, high-volume plant. Lead a team of 40 spanning quality, compliance, lab, and sanitation functions. Report directly to the Sr. Plant Director with high visibility to senior operations and corporate quality leadership.
Requirements
- 10+ years of Quality leadership in food or beverage manufacturing
- Currently operating at Director level (single-site), not a first-time director
- Dairy or beverage manufacturing experience required
- Aseptic processing experience required
- Bachelor's degree in Food Science, Microbiology, or related field
- A track record of staying and growing with employers, not moving every 2 years
- Comfortable leading in a unionized manufacturing environment
Benefits
- Full benefits
- 401(k) match
- Unlimited time off
- Full relocation package covered
Pay
$150,000–$200,000 base, 23% performance bonus, long-term incentive (LTI) eligible.
Location
Shenandoah Valley, VA — low cost of living, easy access to Charlottesville, Richmond, and Washington, D.C.